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Governor Hochul Announces Crackdown on Unsafe Driving Through Thanksgiving Weekend
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Police will participate in a special traffic enforcement initiative to crack down on unsafe driving behaviors through Thanksgiving weekend. The special traffic enforcement period runs from Wednesday, November 22, 2023, through Sunday, November 26, 2023 and will focus on impaired and distracted driving as well…
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What are Car Shocks and Struts?
Have you ever driven over a bump or a pothole in the middle of the road and your car handled it smoothly with you in control of the wheel? That’s mainly thanks to car shocks and struts. While many use the terms “shocks” and “struts” interchangeably, they are different parts of the car. Keep reading…
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FCC Proposes Ban On Cable and Satellite Early Termination Fees
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel today outlined a new proposal that would ban cable and satellite companies from charging subscribers early termination fees. Deadline reports: Some subscribers who sign contracts with cable and satellite operators face paying early termination fees if they want out of the agreement before the expiration date. The companies put such fees…
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Driving for Thanksgiving week? Latest on gas prices, best times to travel and more
Almost 1 million Marylanders, and more than 49 million people nationwide, are expected to travel by car for the big Thanksgiving holiday, according to AAA MidAtlantic. Here’s everything to know about gas prices in the state, the best times to hit the road and much more. Gas prices still low, but have risen over past…
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Should you wash your car at home or at a car wash?
With Rainy Season behind us, it’s officially South Florida’s Car Wash Season. But what’s better, washing your car at home or going to a commercial car wash? The biggest benefit of washing your car at home is the cost. A home wash can cost under $5 whereas a commercial carwash can charge $10-20 for the…
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Crime prevention tips for those living in apartment complexes
In South Brisbane it is becoming more common to see multi-residential complexes targeted by thieves. There is an increase in thieves sneaking into communal areas such as unit car parks and stealing residents’ property and vehicles. Police from South Brisbane Crime Prevention have been visiting high-rise unit complexes in the South Brisbane area and presenting…
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Secret Service agent shares recollection of being in Dallas when John F. Kennedy was assassinated
CHANGE THE WHOLE INVESTIGATION. PAUL LANDIS WAS RIGHT BEHIND THE KENNEDY’S WHEN THE PRESIDENT WAS ASSASSIN’S DATED. THE 28 YEAR OLD SECRET SERVICE AGENT WAS ASSIGNED TO PROTECT JACQUELINE KENNEDY. I REACHED OVER. HER, TOOK HER BY THE SHOULDERS AND TRIED TO HELP HER UP, BUT SHE HAD SHE WAS LEANING OVER THE PRESIDENT’S HEAD…
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Burnaby RCMP – New ‘MICR’ mental health car program launches in Burnaby
Burnaby 2023-11-21 10:18 PST The Burnaby RCMP is pleased to have its new Mobile Integrated Crisis Response (MICR) mental health car program up and running as of Monday, November 6, 2023, in partnership with Fraser Health and the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions. In Burnaby, the MICR program pairs police officers with Fraser Health…
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Expect higher passenger volume for Thanksgiving out of Maine Airports
PORTLAND, Maine – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Bangor International (BGR) will see travel volume increase this week and the TSA team in Maine has been proactively preparing for the increase. Holiday travelers flying out of PWM and BGR should expect the weekend after Thanksgiving to be the…
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Expect higher passenger volume for Thanksgiving out of Bradley International Airport
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Bradley International Airport (BDL) will see travel volume increase this week and the TSA team at BDL has been proactively preparing for the increase. Holiday travelers should expect Tuesday, Wednesday and the Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving to be the busiest days during this…